Black Capitol Police Agents Hailed As Heroes After GOP Shooting

A pair of Black U.S. Capitol Police officers are being praised by members of Congress for averting what officials are saying could have been far worse. The shooting during a baseball practice among GOP members left Rep. Steve Scalise wounded along with the two agents that helped control the tense situation.

NPR reports:

Members of the protective detail for Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., are being hailed as heroes Wednesday, shining a spotlight on the little-known police force that guards the Capitol and prominent members of Congress.